Employment http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/intro-eng.aspx
Service Canada's job posting service. Job Bank is Canada's one-stop job listing Web site. Each year we help hundreds of thousands of Canadian workers, job seekers and employers connect online, and free of any service charges.
http://www.worklink.bc.ca/
We are the one-stop shop for all your Job Search, Career Planning, Self-employment and Training information needs in the West Shore, Sooke and surrounding areas. All our services are provided at no cost to the user. If you're on a job search, come in and meet with one of our Case Managers. We can give you information on a wide variety of programs and services to help you get where you want to go. We also have a staffed Resource Centre with computers, fax and photocopier access and resource materials. Our staff take on the role as your personal job search coach, keeping you on track, providing fresh ideas and helping you stay focused.
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/home.shtml
Service Canada was created in 2005 to improve the delivery of government programs and services to Canadians, by making access to them faster, easier, and more convenient.
Service Canada offers single-window access to a wide range of Government of Canada programs and services for citizens through more than 600 points of service located across the country, call centres, and the Internet.
Visit the various sections of this Web site to find out more about our service commitment and how we can help you.
Health http://www.viha.ca/ The website for the Vancouver Island Health Authority
http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/ On our site, you will find medically-approved information on more than 5,000 health topics, symptoms, medications, and tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. You can also search our online Directory to find health services near you.
http://www.bipolarbabe.com/blog-index/201103 The Bipolar Babe project was officially launched in May 2009 and one major success of the project has been the creation of classroom presentations that focus on the sharing of a personal story of an individual that lives well with bipolar disorder.
http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp/ The Medical Services Plan (MSP) insures medically-required services provided by physicians and supplementary health care practitioners, laboratory services and diagnostic procedures.
Ministry of Children and Family Development website. http://www.gov.bc.ca/mcf/ Post Secondary Education Institutions
The Private Career Training Institutions Agency (PCTIA) was created in 2004 to carry out the important role of student protection. PCTIA sets basic education standards for registered private career training institutions in British Columbia and establishes standards of quality which must be met by accredited institutions. http://www.pctia.bc.ca/
http://www.iheschool.com/ Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School Ltd. offers training for excavation and construction equipment operators and people wishing to start a career in the industry. At IHE we believe you learn best by doing the theory not just learning it in a classroom. Our schools focus is on heavy equipment hands on training, all we do is train you to operate heavy equipment.
Pacific Rim College
Complementary & Integrative Medicine
Pacific Rim College is a government (PCTIA) accredited academic institution of complementary and integrative medicine located on Vancouver Island in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia. The college was founded to provide world-class education, modern research opportunities and premier clinical services in a variety of medical modalities including Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Western Herbal Medicine, Holistic Nutrition, Holistic Doula Training and Integrative Health.
http://www.pacificav.com/index.html
Pacific Audio Visual Institute is accredited under the Private Career Training Institutions Act of British Columbia [PCTIA]. We currently offer diploma programs in Audio Engineering & Production and Film & Music Business. PAVI differs from other institutions in that we teach within the environment of an operating, full-service, world-class studio complex.
Resume Sites
What should you tell employers about yourself? A resume is a short, point-form document that you give to employers to tell them about your work experience, education and skills. Employers will expect you to have one. Don't worry! There are lots of experiences, skills and interest areas that you can put on your resume, even if you don't have a lot of work experience. Below are some sites to help you prepare your resume. http://www.youth.gc.ca/eng/topics/jobs/resume.shtml
Snopes The definitive Internet reference source for urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation.http://www.snopes.com/ Sooke Youth Council
You've found the home of the Sooke Youth Council; the perfect website if you want to share your ideas, project your voice and help develop a whole new age of youth engagement in Sooke, B.C. The Sooke Youth Council is a group of young people 13-21, facilitating new opportunities for youth to be leaders in grassroots community action and regional decision-making in Sooke. Mission: Improving the perception and outlook of Sooke through youth engagement in positive progress. Objectives: To initiate and organize a host of new events and initiatives, such as concerts and monthly film nights. http://www.sookeyouth.ca/
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/intro-eng.aspx
Service Canada's job posting service. Job Bank is Canada's one-stop job listing Web site. Each year we help hundreds of thousands of Canadian workers, job seekers and employers connect online, and free of any service charges.
http://www.sookenewsmirror.com/
http://www.worklink.bc.ca/
We are the one-stop shop for all your Job Search, Career Planning, Self-employment and Training information needs in the West Shore, Sooke and surrounding areas. All our services are provided at no cost to the user. If you're on a job search, come in and meet with one of our Case Managers. We can give you information on a wide variety of programs and services to help you get where you want to go. We also have a staffed Resource Centre with computers, fax and photocopier access and resource materials. Our staff take on the role as your personal job search coach, keeping you on track, providing fresh ideas and helping you stay focused.
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/home.shtml
Service Canada was created in 2005 to improve the delivery of government programs and services to Canadians, by making access to them faster, easier, and more convenient.
Service Canada offers single-window access to a wide range of Government of Canada programs and services for citizens through more than 600 points of service located across the country, call centres, and the Internet.
Visit the various sections of this Web site to find out more about our service commitment and how we can help you.
http://regionalhelpwanted.com/home/168.htm
Victoria Job Shop.
Government of BC Webpages
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/theme.page?id=F5415B90D214B10A6245D30D397A05A1
Health
http://www.viha.ca/ The website for the Vancouver Island Health Authority
http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/ On our site, you will find medically-approved information on more than 5,000 health topics, symptoms, medications, and tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. You can also search our online Directory to find health services near you.
http://www.bipolarbabe.com/blog-index/201103 The Bipolar Babe project was officially launched in May 2009 and one major success of the project has been the creation of classroom presentations that focus on the sharing of a personal story of an individual that lives well with bipolar disorder.
http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp/ The Medical Services Plan (MSP) insures medically-required services provided by physicians and supplementary health care practitioners, laboratory services and diagnostic procedures.
Income Tax
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html Website for the Canada Revenue Agency.
Ministry of Children and Family Development website.
http://www.gov.bc.ca/mcf/
Post Secondary Education Institutions
The Private Career Training Institutions Agency (PCTIA) was created in 2004 to carry out the important role of student protection. PCTIA sets basic education standards for registered private career training institutions in British Columbia and establishes standards of quality which must be met by accredited institutions.
http://www.pctia.bc.ca/
http://camosun.ca/
http://www.uvic.ca/
http://www.sfu.ca/
http://www.vcad.ca/ VCAD is an innovative and dynamic Vancouver-based college of creative applied arts.
http://www.academyofexcellencevictoria.com/index.htm Professional career training in Hair Design and Aesthetics / Spa Therapy
http://www.iheschool.com/ Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School Ltd. offers training for excavation and construction equipment operators and people wishing to start a career in the industry. At IHE we believe you learn best by doing the theory not just learning it in a classroom. Our schools focus is on heavy equipment hands on training, all we do is train you to operate heavy equipment.
Pacific Rim College
Complementary & Integrative Medicine
Pacific Rim College is a government (PCTIA) accredited academic institution of complementary and integrative medicine located on Vancouver Island in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia. The college was founded to provide world-class education, modern research opportunities and premier clinical services in a variety of medical modalities including Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Western Herbal Medicine, Holistic Nutrition, Holistic Doula Training and Integrative Health.Pacific Rim College
http://www.pacificav.com/index.html
Pacific Audio Visual Institute is accredited under the Private Career Training Institutions Act of British Columbia [PCTIA]. We currently offer diploma programs in Audio Engineering & Production and Film & Music Business. PAVI differs from other institutions in that we teach within the environment of an operating, full-service, world-class studio complex.
Pregnancy
http://www.viha.ca/children/pregnancy/
Provincial Exams
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/ Practice exams.
https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/exams/tsw/tsw/student/ Exam results.
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/graduation/docs/grad_planner.pdf Grad Planner information.
Resume Sites
What should you tell employers about yourself? A resume is a short, point-form document that you give to employers to tell them about your work experience, education and skills. Employers will expect you to have one. Don't worry! There are lots of experiences, skills and interest areas that you can put on your resume, even if you don't have a lot of work experience. Below are some sites to help you prepare your resume.
http://www.youth.gc.ca/eng/topics/jobs/resume.shtml
http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4001064
Snopes
The definitive Internet reference source for urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation.http://www.snopes.com/
Sooke Youth Council
You've found the home of the Sooke Youth Council; the perfect website if you want to share your ideas, project your voice and help develop a whole new age of youth engagement in Sooke, B.C. The Sooke Youth Council is a group of young people 13-21, facilitating new opportunities for youth to be leaders in grassroots community action and regional decision-making in Sooke. Mission: Improving the perception and outlook of Sooke through youth engagement in positive progress. Objectives: To initiate and organize a host of new events and initiatives, such as concerts and monthly film nights.
http://www.sookeyouth.ca/
Transportation
http://www.bcferries.com/ Website fro BC Ferries
http://bctransit.com/regions/vic/schedules/schedule.cfm?rmnu=dvSchedule&line=61& Schedule and Website for Victoria BC Transit
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Videos / Video Websites
http://www.ted.com/ TED is a nonprofit organisation devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Inspirational videos on a variety of topics.
http://www.khanacademy.org/ Videos for all school subjects
Volunteer Opportunities
http://www.volunteervictoria.bc.ca/